Libby will filter out AI content, kind of

OverDrive, the company behind the library ebook app Libby, is introducing new AI content controls to allow users to filter out AI-generated books, translations, and narrations. The new CEO, Marc DeBevoise, aims to balance the integration of AI tools for discovery with user preferences for human-created content.
Why it matters
As AI-generated content floods digital platforms, this move highlights the growing demand for transparency and user agency in content consumption.
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